Extras
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The Ouray River Trail and Ironton Park are now groomed for cross country skiing.
Upcoming Events
December 31st
Arts Enrichment for Kids Ages 4-6
March 13th
2 day intermediate ice course $360
March 13th
"Ouray County's Got Talent" Show
March 14th
XMR Racing!
March 15th
Memorable and Delicious Do-Ahead Easter Brunch with Sara Sharpe
Transportation
How To Get Here
Ouray is located in the mountains of Southwestern Colorado on US Hwy 550, 70 miles north of Durango and 98 miles south of Grand Junction. The portion of Hwy 550 between Silverton and Ouray is referred to as the Million Dollar Highway.
Travel to Ouray by automobile or fly into one of several nearby locations. The closest regional airports are located in Montrose, Telluride, Grand Junction or Durango. Car rentals are available at all of the surrounding airports.
Driving Distances
Albuquerque: 285 miles (6 hours)
Colorado Springs: 267 miles (5 hours)
Cortez: 125 miles (3 hours)
Dallas/Ft. Worth: 942 miles (17 hours)
Denver: 342 miles (6 hours)
Durango: 70 miles (2 hours)
Glenwood Springs: 185 miles (3.5 hours)
Grand Junction: 98 miles (2 hours)
Gunnison: 92 miles (2 hours)
Houston: 1181 miles (21 hours)
Mesa Verde: 110 miles (3 hours)
Moab: 166 miles (3.5 hours)
Montrose: 37 miles (45 minutes)
New Orleans: 1550 +/- miles (25 hours)
Pagosa Springs: 140 miles (3 hours)
Phoenix: 570 miles (10 hours)
Salt Lake City: 383 miles (6 hours)
Santa Fe: 312 miles (6 hours)
Silverton: 23 miles (45 minutes)
Telluride: 47 miles (1 hour)
While You Are Here
Switzerland of America has a shuttle service to and from Montrose airport and Telluride Ski Resort.